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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.94, 643.22 and 136.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.94, 643.22 and 136.39 is: 204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.94 : 643.22 = 136.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.94/643.22 = 136.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.94x = 643.22 × 136.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.94x = 87,725.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,725.79/428.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.52

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